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Social Security Administration Announces December 2024 Social Security Disability Payment Schedule – Find Out When You Will Receive Your Check
One of the things that some Social Security Disability recipients, and those seeking to obtain important Social Security Disability benefits, may not know is when exactly the Social Security Administration actually sends out Social Security Disability benefits checks to eligible recipients. Indeed, whether the Social Security Administration sends checks out to eligible Social Security… Read More »
Good News for Social Security Disability Applicants as Social Security Administration is Set to Do Away with “Obsolete” Jobs
Good news is on the horizon for Social Security Disability applicants and disability advocates this week as the Social Security Administration is set to eliminate jobs determined to be “obsolete” from its determination of Social Security Disability applicant eligibility. According to national news reports, The Washington Post, on Monday, June 24, the Social Security… Read More »
Social Security Announces 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2025
Social Security Announces 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2025 The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, marking the smallest increase since 2021. While inflation has decreased from its peak during the pandemic, many advocates for older Americans express concern that this modest increase may hinder U.S. retirees from… Read More »
The Critical Role of Functional Capacity Evaluations in Social Security Disability Hearings
Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs), also referred to as Medical Source Statements, are pivotal in Social Security disability hearings. These evaluations provide an objective assessment of a claimant’s physical and mental capabilities, bridging the gap between medical records and real-life functionality. Understanding their importance and preparing effectively can significantly impact the outcome of a disability… Read More »
Curious about the Outdated Job Titles the Social Security Administration is Dropping from Its Analysis of Whether Disabled Applicants Can Find “Other Jobs”? Read On Here
Many Michigan Social Security Disability applicants have likely heard the recent news that the Social Security Administration is making major changes to the Social Security Disability process that may make it easier for some applicants to ultimately get Social Security Disability benefits. According to CBS News, the Social Security Administration announced in late June… Read More »
Compassionate Allowances and Social Security Disability Benefits: What You Need to Know about CAL
One thing that many Social Security Disability applicants may not know about is the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowances (otherwise known as “CAL”) initiative. However, the Compassionate Allowances initiative is very important in the world of Social Security Disability benefits because it enables the Social Security Administration to “fast track” certain severely disabling conditions… Read More »
Social Security Disability FAQ: How Long Does it Take to Get My Social Security Disability Benefits?
One of the questions that many Social Security Disability applicants have on their minds – and rightly so – is how long it will take to get Social Security Disability benefits (or a decision regarding Social Security Disability benefits eligibility) after filing an initial application for Social Security Disability benefits with the Social Security… Read More »
Medical Records in Social Security Disability Cases: Why Are They So Important?
Many Social Security Disability applicants have likely heard that it is critical for them to provide their medical records to the Social Security Administration during the benefits application process. But fewer Social Security Disability applicants likely know why exactly medical records are so important for their case. To help Social Security disability applicants throughout… Read More »
Social Security Disability Basics: What Role Do Disability and Work History Have to Play in Social Security Disability Benefits Eligibility?
Some Social Security Disability applicants may notice that certain key terms come up frequently during the complex and challenging Social Security Disability application process. Indeed, between all the paperwork and forms, phone trees and website information, the terms “disability” and “work history” seem to come up routinely during the Social Security Disability application process…. Read More »
Social Security Administration Clarifies that Disability Can Happen to Anyone…At Any Age
One thing that is true about the Social Security Administration and the Social Security Disability applications process is that it can be very confusing for many Social Security Disability applicants. Indeed, with a host of misinformation out there on the web, rumors that are passed by word of mouth, and a mountain of legalese… Read More »